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January 19 - 26, 2024

Dayton Foundation Launches New daytonfoundation.org to Help Audiences Help Others Even Better

The Dayton Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at daytonfoundation.org. The new site launched on Tuesday, January 16 and offers an enhanced, visually dynamic and streamlined online experience for visitors to quickly and easily find the information they need to establish a fund, apply for a scholarship or a grant, and more.

The new, user-friendly website offers:

• a streamlined menu with easier, quicker access to charitable giving options, including printable and other online resources; • cleaner, inviting design with an improved mobile experience; • access to the new grant application portal for nonprofits to apply online for the Foundation’s Greenlight GrantsSM and Basic Human Needs Grants; • inspiring stories of Foundation fund holders, nonprofit grant recipients

Join us for the 2024 Montgomery County Fatherhood Summit Creating Opportunity on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Sinclair Conference Center, 444 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45402 Children do best when both parents are positively involved in their lives. If you are a father or someone who supports fatherhood, please sign up now for the Montgomery County Fatherhood Summit to hear how fathers can overcome barriers and have meaningful relationships with their children.

Networking opportunity will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Welcome from Montgomery County Leadership and Kimberly A. Dent, Executive Director of the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood/ Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

with their children - Jonathan Platt, Story Chain A holistic approach to Fatherhood services in Montgomery County, including home visiting and parenting classes John Payne, Every Parent Matters & Pubic Health - Dayton & Montgomery County Breakout Session 2 What is Dayton Public Schools doing to engage parents and specifically fathers? - Angela Worley, Dayton Public Schools How is our Public Defender's Office intentionally helping fathers?

- Nikole Xarhoulacos, Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office Lunch Speaker Housing challenges in Montgomery County - Destiny Brown, Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) Breakout Session 3 What aspects of mental health are most relevant to fathers? - Jim Altensee, Hope Rising Returning Citizens face special challenges when it comes to fatherhood.

How is the Montgomery County Office of Reentry helping? - Quinn Howard, Montgomery County Office of Reentry

and leadership initiatives that are making a difference in Greater Dayton; • one-click contact to Foundation staff via email and phone; and more.

Since the previous website launched in 2003, followed by several design updates, The Dayton Foundation has achieved significant milestones.

These include the celebration of the Foundation’s 100th anniversary in 2021, awarding nearly $1.3 billion in grants to nonprofits in Greater Dayton and beyond since inception and surpassing more than 4,100 charitable funds with over $1 billion in assets.

“We’re so proud of all that The Dayton Foundation and its fund holders have achieved in the last century, so the timing was perfect to launch this new, online face to The Dayton Foundation as part of our next century of service,” said Michael M. Parks, CFRE, president.

“We went into this redesign knowing we needed a dynamic, fresh website that fit today’s online stanContinued on Page 2

2024 Montgomery County Fatherhood Summit

General Session on Kushinda Court Update - Honorable Judge E. Gerald Parker, Jr. Breakout Session 1 Helping incarcerated parents stay in touch

This is a free event.

However, registration must be submitted by Monday, Jan. 22.

For more information, please contact Michael Newsom at newsomm@mcohio.org or 937.225.4759

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David Lyttle, Minority Business Pioneer and Advocate Passes Away at 68

David with one of his many clients. He served as a Senior Construction Specialist for the Minority Business Assistance Center for more than 40 years.

David Lyttle, one of the founding architects of the City of Dayton’s minority inclusion program, passed away on January 12th after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. David left behind his loving wife of 32 years, Reva Lyttle, his parents Frederick, and Josephine Lyttle along with his children, grandchildren, and a host of friends that will miss him dearly.

David was a 1973 graduate of Roth High School and Miami University where he studied archi-

tecture. In his early career David worked as an architectural consultant and operated Lifestyle Home Health Care for more than 30 years. David may be best known as one of the key individuals to help construct the City of Dayton’s Procurement Enhancement Program (PEP) which is still the benchmark by which the city recruits and certifies minority, woman-owned, and small businesses to participate in publicly bid procurement opportunities

with the City of Dayton.

David worked tirelessly to ensure that there was equity within the City’s contracting opportunities.

Donerik Black, former Administrator for the City of Dayton Human Relations Council said, “David was a champion for the small business in the Dayton region. He was always trying to identify ways to increase participation for small and minority businesses in our comContinued on Page 2

Trotwood Police Chief Erik Wilson Provides Update on Recovering Officer After Serious Crash

Trotwood Police Chief Erick Wilson speecks to Dayton 24/7 Now about the incident that seriously injured a Dayton police officer.

Dayton 24/7 Now learned more about the Trotwood Police officer who was taken to the hospital last week after a pickup truck drove into and landed on top of his

cruiser.

Eight days after he was seriously injured in a crash, a Trotwood Police officer is now out of the hospital, and in therapy and continuing to recover.

“That means ‘hey, somebody is hurt pretty bad,'" said Trotwood Police Chief Erik Wilson.

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Local Need Critical for Some Blood Types; Solvita, Red Cross Push for Donations

Red Cross says number of blood donors is at lowest point in 20 years; Solvita says donations down since COVID pandemic The region’s primary blood center says it has a critical need for multiple blood types due to recent high usage of blood as well as low collections following the holiday period.

The call for local donations from Solvita comes after the American Red Cross, the nation’s largest blood supplier, sounded the alarm this week over a severe blood shortage affecting US hospitals across.

Marita Salkowski, regional communications director for the American Red Cross of Central and Southern Ohio said Red Cross is responsible for the monitoring of the

national blood supply network that fluctuates daily.

The nonprofit organization ensures blood is distributed to where it is needed the most, she said.

She said the availability of blood can be the difference between life and death for someone needing medical care, noting someone in the US needs blood every two seconds.

Solvita, the former Community Blood Center, is a independent nonprofit organization that collects blood and tissue donations.

The Red Cross also expressed worries about donations during winter and flu season.

Sarah Hackenbracht,

CEO of the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association, said the local blood supply is being monitored, adding there is a low supply of Type O and a critically scarce supply of Type B+/B- blood.

The Red Cross declared its first-ever blood crisis during a COVID surge in early 2022, calling that the worst shortage in over a decade, affecting hospitals’ ability to serve patients.

The pandemic contributed to donor decline, as more people stayed home and missed blood drives, many of which were coordinated with local businesses, according to the Red Cross. Prior to that,

hospital protocols and changes in eligibility — like minimum hemoglobin levels — had already challenged the nonprofit’s ability to keep a donor base.

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David conducting one of his popular Business 101 classes.

munity. His legacy as a dedicated servant leader in this arena will forever be missed.”

Erica Fields, former Executive Director of the Human Relations Council said, “He will forever be a reminder to fight hard for what you believe in no matter what the consequences. David was a fierce advocate for small business inclusion. He will be missed but what he stood for will live on.”

Even through his physical ailments David very rarely missed a day of work. Always in the office early and leaving late. In a recent conversation David expressed his desire to leave a legacy.

He wanted to make sure that his time on this earth was spent helping those who needed it the most.

He was responsible for hundreds of businesses getting certified, generating millions of dollars in contracts for PEP certified companies in the Dayton region.

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DML Engages Passion for Learning with Programs

Dayton Metro Library offers the following history and genealogy programs:

Remembering the Holocaust: Thursday, January 25, 5-6 pm, Northmont Branch Renate Frydman, Ph.D., author of Anschel’s Story: Determined to Survive, will share her and her husband’s stories of how both escaped and survived Nazi concentration camps before they would meet years later in Dayton. Anschel’s Story, which recounts specifically Dr. Frydman’s late husband’s teen years, will be available for purchase.

Adults and Teens Who Am I? Explore Library Genealogy Databases, Saturday, January 27, 10-11:30 am, Miamisburg Branch Learn about the various databases DML has for exploring and researching family roots and immigration, military history,

and African American heritage. All Ages WWII: The Battle of the Beams, Tuesday, February 6, 6:30-7:30 pm, Brookville Branch This program discusses the fascinating fight for air superiority during Britain’s Darkest Hour that took place prior to the Battle of Britain. Registration is required. Adults

Genealogy Interest Group, Friday, February 9, 11 am-12 pm, Wilmington-Stroop Branch Learn about destinations available to find and acquire genealogy/ family history research, share stories about your family history, and talk about tips to use for research. New to genealogy and seasoned researchers are available. Registration is required – register soon, only 5 spots remain.

Adults Dayton Area Cryptids, Saturday, February 17,

4-5 pm, Miami Township Branch Local author Sara Kaushal discusses Dayton cryptid legends – what are these mysterious creatures who have been spotted in the Dayton area over the years? Adults and Teens For more information, and to register if required, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

DML is committed to providing access to all of our events. Please contact the Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665 to request accommodations for sign language interpretation, audio amplification, and/ or language translation.

Additional accommodations may be available upon request. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

David enjoying one of the Human Relations Council outreach events.

David was a huge science fiction and Star Trek fan who never passed up the opportunity to talk about the subject of science fiction, the stars, the galaxy, and the adventures that outer space and beyond hold.

His dedication to the Dayton community, small business, and equity and

inclusion will never be surpassed. David was a pioneer, a thought leader, an incredible mentor, and friend to many small business development professionals in the community. He can rest easy knowing that his legacy...his life’s work...will go on.

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dards and would more effectively guide visitors to the information they need. We believe this new site will enable all visitors – whether they are individuals, families, companies, nonprofits, or financial or estate-planning advisors – to better help our community and the causes they care about most.”

To experience the new

website and learn more about The Dayton Foundation, our history in the region and how we can help you help others, please visit daytonfoundation.org.

For more information about The Dayton Foundation, visit daytonfoundation.org or follow the Foundation on Facebook, X or LinkedIn.

Dayton Metro Library embraces the importance of STEM in two upcoming partner programs: The Human Body presented by the Boonshoft School of Medicine: Thursday, February 1, 5-6 pm, WilmingtonStroop Branch This student-to-student talk about the human body, led by a medical student, will focus on general human anatomy and physiology. Patrons in grades 1-6 will be able to explore real human organs, X-rays, and bones.

University of Cincinnati College of Engineer-

ing and Applied Science Midwest Library Tour: Build a Bridge: Friday, February 2, 2:30-3:30 pm, Huber Heights Branch Teens can try their hand at being a civil engineer in this interactive STEM project.

A Q&A will follow, in addition to a discussion about opportunities, programs, and student life at UC. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

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'Karmic Selling' - New Bestselling Book Redefines Sales as an Act of Service

James Skirvin drives his white truck over police crusier.

moment he saw one of his department’s cruisers trapped underneath a pickup truck. Fortunately, after more than a week at Miami Valley Hospital, the officer who was in that cruiser, has been released.

“Most nights when I leave late at night, he’s still here, doing his job," the chief shared.

"He runs our traffic services unit and does a great job. He’s very, very personable and everybody likes him.”

Wilson says the injured officer has been with the department for more than a decade.

Wilson arrived at U.S. 35 and Liscum Drive just as the cruiser and truck were coming to a stop.

“That wasn’t anything you or any police leader ever wants to see," Wilson stated. “In the moment though, do your job. You don't have time to worry about that other stuff. We got a job

to do and you push forward and push through it.”

Wilson actually commended the responding officers for doing exactly that.

“You make sure that aid is rendered to all parties, even the guy who caused all of this mess," Wilson said. “I’ve told them repeatedly how proud I am of them and how they handled this situation. It made my job really easy because everybody knew, and did what they were supposed to do at the time.”

Wilson says this doesn’t just apply to his officers.

He also thanked the numerous other agencies for their continued help and support.

“A lot of times we work individually in those cruisers, by ourselves, as we travel around during our duty day," Wilson said. "It’s good to know that there’s several people out here who have my back, will be there for

me and are willing to risk it all for me, just as they are willing to do for each other.”

It’s unclear if or when the officer will return to work. However, Wilson says he and his department look forward to that day, if that is what he chooses to do.

“Right now, our focus is getting the officer back healthy, and making sure all the needs he has and well being is taken care of," he said. "Coming back to work is minor, secondary. The job is never going anywhere.”

The man who police said started this all, James Skirvin, has officially been charged for the actions that led up to the chase and crash, which the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is still investigating.

Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck says more charges are likely but Skirvin is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday, January 23.

The Kormac Group, an international management consulting firm, today announced the publication of 'Karmic Selling: Earning Business by Earning Trust' (ISBN: 978-1642258608) in partnership with Advantage Media. In his first book, entrepreneur and Kormac CEO Stan Gwizdak reveals how he's built his career by helping others.

"Forget rainmakers, growth gurus, and secret sauce - sales is about trust," asserts Gwizdak.

"Emphasizing connection, kindness, and authenticity, my book gives readers practical tools to achieve lasting personal and professional fulfillment."

Inspired by the kindness he's given and received throughout his career, Gwizdak wrote the book for sales executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking for a better way to do business. Readers will learn how to serve others with a clean heart, bring their most authentic self to work, and cultivate lifelong business relationships. As CEO, consultant, and coach, Gwizdak provides the tools readers need to lead a more authentic, prosperous, and happier life. The journey begins with one simple

question: "How can I help you?"

Early in his career, Gwizdak spent decades in the corporate trenches and saw the dangers of environments where everyone takes, takes, takes - instead of giving. A lifethreatening car accident spurred him to escape the toxicity and start his own consulting firm, which adheres to a strict "No a-holes" policy. With clarity and honesty, Gwizdak shares the successes and failures that helped him grow his business - and shows that when we do good, even more good will come our way.

Gwizdak describes his authorship journey as a revelation. "When I started this book, it was meant to be about my sales approach. Then I came to realize that 'Karmic Selling' isn't even about selling.

It's simply about doing good. I hope this book can help others see the value in living authentically and with a clean heart." He isn't trying to sell a million copies. "If I can help my readers, that's good enough for me. This book reflects my lifelong approach to business, and Kormac brings that same spirit of kindness to consulting."

An instant Amazon bestseller, 'Karmic Selling' is now available for purchase wherever books are sold, and readers can find related resources at https://karmicselling.com/, where Gwizdak offers helpful worksheets and checklists. He is also available for select speaking and coaching engagements.

For more information, please visit https://kormacgroup.com/.

Arts & Entertainment Books, Activities, Author Signings, and Publishing Workshops

Children need to see themselves reflected in the stories they read.

This need is especially true for children of color. According to research conducted by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC), only 39% of children’s books published in 2022 featured Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) children as the main character. In 2018, BIPOC representation was only 23%.

In an effort to bridge the gap, When I See Me BIPOC Children’s Book

Fair was created to pique children’s curiosity, boost their confidence, and enhance their ability to connect with the world around them by featuring books with characters that look like them.

What to Expect: A curated selection of BIPOC-centered books that celebrate diverse cultures and stories.

Engaging activities and workshops to spark creativity and self-expression.

Opportunities for children to meet authors and illustrators who share their

background.

Save the date - Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio - for an immersive experience that goes beyond books—it's a celebration of identity, culture, and the limitless possibilities that arise when children see themselves in the stories they read.

Let's make every child's literary journey a mirror reflecting the beautiful tapestry of our world. See you at the When I See Me BIPOC Children's Book Fair!

JS Touring announced today that America’s premier comedian, JERRY SEINFELD, will perform his newest stand-up routine on the Schuster Center stage in Dayton, Ohio, on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10 a.m. at daytonlive. org/jerry-seinfeld or by calling the Dayton Live Ticket Office at 937228-3630.

Jerry Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. His comedy career took off after his first appearance on “The Tonight Show

with Johnny Carson” in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to create what was to become the most successful comedy series in the history of television: “Seinfeld.”

The show ran on NBC for nine seasons, winning numerous Emmy, Golden Globe, and People’s Choice awards, and was named the greatest television show of all time in 2009 by TV Guide, and in 2012 was identified as the best sitcom ever in a “60 Minutes”/Vanity Fair poll.

His latest Emmy nominated Netflix projects include “Jerry Before Seinfeld” and “23 Hours to Kill” along with the highly acclaimed web series, “Comedians in Cars

Getting Coffee.”

Seinfeld has also starred in, written, and produced movies (Comedian, Bee Movie), directed and produced a Broadway hit (Colin Quinn Long Story Short), and wrote three best-selling books (Is this Anything?, Seinlanguage, and The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book) and a children’s book (Halloween). Seinfeld recently announced his upcoming film – Unfrosted – and continues to perform both nationally and internationally.

TICKETS: Starting at $55 at daytonlive. org or at the Dayton Live Ticket Office at 937-2283630 Dayton Live is the only outlet authorized to sell

New Black Trivia Game is Now Available as a Mobile App

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Dayton Live is the region’s home for arts, culture, and entertainment.

Our mission is to strengthen community engagement in the arts through inspiring performances, educational opportunities, and world class venues: the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theatre, The Loft Theatre, and PNC Arts Annex. We present a wide variety of

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Dayton Live is a 501(c) (3), not-for-profit arts organization whose programs are made possible in part by funding from corporate sponsorships, individual contributions, private foundation grants, and government grants, including the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District and the Ohio Arts Council (OAC).

JS Touring Presents Jerry Seinfeld at the Schuster Center

which all humans have evolved. The Eve Gene Game makes the challenge of learning Black Trivia fun and exciting!

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Editorial & Comments

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What Does Dr. Claudine Gay Mean to Me?

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux When Dr. Claudine Gay was named the first Black President of Harvard University, and only the second woman, I was pleased. Familiar with her record as Dean of the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and aware of the rigorous process that narrowed more than 600 applicants or nominees to Dr. Gay, I felt that Harvard could not have selected someone more qualified. Still, I was aware of the pitfall possibilities that Dr. Gay faced. Even before she assumed the Harvard Presidency, rabid racists questioned everything about her, from her research record to her attitude. Following her inauguration closely, I was buoyed by her wide smile. Despite the racist invective, she was enjoying her job!

That didn’t last long.

The witch hunt that had three female college presidents squirming under the hostile questioning of Dr. Gay’s disastrous testimony to Congress attracted even more criticism. And as the criticism reached a crescendo, Dr. Gay succumbed to the inevitable and resigned. Would she have been able to do anything else?

Her detractors had

trashed her reputation.

How could she possibly fundraise under those circumstances?

Many talk of “presidential leadership” in the higher education context, but college presidents are also judged by their fundraising acumen. Many get a great boost in their first year when their support is greatest and enthusiasm for them is high.

By year two, they will be judged for what they’ve done “lately.” She didn’t get a clear first year, not even a clear few months.

The attacks on her started as soon as she was selected, and accusations of “antisemitism” were simply fodder in the culture wars. The Presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) could have handled Congressional questions more deftly.

Or could they have?

With the rabidly hostile Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) bellowing “yes are no” at people accustomed to nuance, it seems that rising above the multisyllabic would have been too complex for Stefanik, chasing TV instead of answers, to comprehend.

Of course, Gay should have begun her testimony by condemning the Hamas action of October 7.

For the likes of Ste-

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fanik, it is irrelevant that more than 25,000 Palestinians have been murdered, including as many as 8000 children. Israelis are celebrating the fact that a major Hamas leader is among the victims.

Netanyahu and his cronies say they will eliminate Hamas by whatever means necessary, no matter how many civilians are killed, starved, or displaced. Their lack of humanity, with their random airstrikes, is astounding.

Dr. Gay defended student free speech, even when it includes terms like “from the river to the sea,” which does not mean the elimination of Israel, but rather freedom for Palestine. It does not exclude the two-state solution, as Netanyahu has.

Failing to condemn Palestinian free speech is not antisemitic. Criticizing Israel is not antisemitic.

Because she stood up for her students, her prior academic work was scrutinized and while Harvard found only “minor” errors in citations, the conservative press has chosen to blow them into academic malfeasance. Dr. Gay is guilty of nothing other than attempting to balance an uncomfortable tightrope that has less to do with so-called plagiarism than so-called antisemitism. It’s really about racism.

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Something to Consider:

Holding On to Hope

By: Brenda Cochran Contributing Writer We have just begun a brand-new year. When we think of all of the occurrences and experiences many of us have lived through, it seems that holding on to hope just may be a difficult thing to consider.

Holding on to hope is an expression we often hear today, but usually we hear Hold on to Hope. We use this expression when we think that something probably will not happen, but you hope that it does. When the thing you want is probably unlikely to occur, but you continue to allow yourself to hope for it, that is when we use Holding on to Hope.

Why do you think that holding on to hope is important? Basically, it enables us to keep us going in the face of adversity.

It is what we desire to happen, but we must be prepared to work hard to make it occur.

Sometimes we can’t take any action on what we hope for. Think about Nelson Mandela who lived behind prison walls, but held on stoutly to hope. Hope really comes to life when we are in the midst of some very trying or difficult situations.

Although there are some people who are actually afraid to hope, it is because they feel that what

he/she is hoping for will never happen. There are even some people who curse the whole idea of hope.

It is probably easy for you to understand these responses to hope especially if you don’t realize that hope is for the journey and not for the destination. Just because you may have hope and you are hoping for something to happen, while you wait, you can decide to keep your hope alive and hold on for another day.

You can also choose to smile, laugh, and breathe a little easier dealing with whatever comes.

This scenario can be a way of life, but it does take time to live a life of hope and that is why you can look for printed literature about it. One book is entitled “The Practice of Hope ology” designed to help people to become more hopeful. This book is composed of spiritual

Gay was led by Christopher Rufo, an anti-affirmative action, anti-critical race theory, anti-Black activist. He was joined by Bill Ackman, a billionaire hedge fund manager, and Harvard graduate and congresswoman Elise Stefanik. Ackman described Claudine Gay as “a diversity hire,” a stigma that too many Black men and women face when they are selected from a large pool.

Ironically, Ackman’s wife, former MIT Professor Neri Oxamn, is accused of plagiarism charges far more serious than Dr. Gay. Oxman lifted whole paragraphs from Wikipedia. Gay didn’t lift anyone’s work; she improperly cited some work.

The Harvard investigation charged her with “academic malfeasance,” not quite grounds for sanc-

tions. Lifting someone’s words is far more serious, ground for sanctions or more. Oxman should be viewed askance, especially given her husband’s stance against Dr. Gay, whose transgressions that she acknowledges. But Oxman is under the protection of her billionaire husband. The media has not gone after her with the same vitriol that they’ve gone after Dr. Gay. The attacks on Dr. Gay make me want to surround her with support, to fight the injustice of everything, including racial invective, that she has experienced. This is not about Claudine Gay or about Harvard. It’s about the culture wars and about anti-Blackness. Malcolm X once said: “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unpro-

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and educational models and also consists of powerful practical concepts that will enable to wrap your head, hands and heart around the idea of hope.

You may still need some understanding of why hope is so important. It motivates us into taking positive action which could lead to positive results. Feeling hopeful allows us to approach problems, and challenges with a strategy for success, increasing us the chances of actually achieving our goals.

You must admit that these times promote a lot of difficult times, the daily grind, problems that we encounter in our lives. Staying positive and committing to change can be a real challenge. This is where Hope comes in!

The following are two quotes about holding on to hope. “Holding on to hope when everything is dark is the greatest gift of faith.”

“We say yes when we need to say no because we don’t have the time to deal with confrontation.”

According to Archbishop Desmond TuTu, “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness, before it happens.” tected person in America is the Black woman.

The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.”

Malcolm made this statement in the 1960s.

Fifty years later, little has changed. Perhaps Dr. Gay had to leave her presidency. But she didn’t have to have the racist invective. And she didn’t have to be attacked with hostility.

Dr. Gay’s ouster is personal to me and to many other Black women who experienced joy at her appointment, then horror and sorrow at the way she was treated.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux, a former college president, is an economist, author, and commentator. juliannemalveaux@aol. com.

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INVITATIONS FOR BID Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Director of Procurement, GREATER DAYTON REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY, 4 S. Main Street, Dayton, OH 45402, for the following: Legal Notice: IFB GD 23-26R Title: Sale of Scrap Metal Due Date: 2/15/24 at 10:00 a.m.

Copies of the bid are available from the Senior Purchasing Agent, Noah Greer, RTA, 4 S. Main Street, Dayton, OH 45402 or online at http://proc.greaterdaytonrta.org/. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the requirements set forth in the IFB. Deborah Howard Director of Procurement

Education

DML Black History Programs

Ohio Wesleyan Expands Summer Dayton Metro Library explore historical artifacts Branch: OWjL Programming to Serve plans to celebrate Black from Ohio History ConMake a planetarium feaHistory Month with fun nection. This program will turing constellations, and Talented and Gifted Youth and educational pro- be available through Mon- learn about Neil deGrasse grams for all ages. day, February 12, exclud- Tyson. Registration is reStatewide Thursday, February 1 Black History Bingo – Drop in Activity, 1011 am, Huber Heights Branch: Grab a bingo board at the Children’s Area Ask Me Desk. This program will be held every Thursday through the month. Families Art Activity: Great Black Artists, 4-5 pm, Northwest Branch: Study an artist’s work and then create your own masterpiece. This program will be held every Thursday through the month. Grades 1-4 Black History Bing Night, 4:30-5:30 pm, Trotwood Branch: Learn while you play! Grades 1-4 and Tweens Saturday, February 3 Celebrating the History of Haircare, 12-2 pm, Northwest Branch: Dawn Rucker-Turner drops by to discuss the history of haircare. Families Reel Talk: Fences, 2-3:30 pm, Miami Township Branch: Watch Fences (Rated PG-13, 2016) on your own then discuss it with other movie fans. Adults NSBE Spotlight: Black Inventors & Engineering Wonders, 2-3 pm, Miamisburg Branch: Explore the legacy of the NSBE. Teens and Tweens Military History Series – African Americans Serving in the Civil War, 4-5 pm, Northmont Branch: Experts on historical wars share their knowledge. Families Monday, February 5: Black History Canvas Art Party, 3:34-5:45 pm, Trotwood Branch: Listen to music and a story while you paint.

Registration is required.

Families Genealogy: Two Communities of Early African Ohioans, 6-7:30 pm, Northwest Branch: Learn about the Gist Settlers and Randolph Freedmen. Registration is required. Adults Tuesday, February 6: Hands-On History: Underground Railroad, 3-5:30 pm, Northwest Branch: Learn what role Ohio played in the Underground Railroad and

ing Sunday. All Ages Wednesday, February 7: Spice Up: Ethiopian Kickoff!, 12-1:30 pm, Southeast Branch: Stop by and pick up a spice kit for this month’s international theme: Berbere. Adults Wednesday Matinees: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?, 1-3 pm, Miami Township Branch: Enjoy movie and popcorn with Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (Rated PG, 1967).

Adults Black History Spotlight: Textile Art, 4-5 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space: Learn about the role fabrics play in Black history and culture, and create a co-op textile art project. Families Black History Month Bingo, 5-6 pm, Northwest Branch: Learn about Black history by playing this fun game. Families Friday, February 9: Study the Stars Like Neil deGrasse Tyson, 4-5 pm, Miami Township

quired. Teens and Tweens Saturday, February 10: Life and Times of Frederick Douglass Exhibit, 4-5:30 pm, WilmingtonStroop Branch: DML’s Karen D. Brame discusses letters, newspapers, portraits, and speeches by and about Douglass (18171895). Adults For more information, and to register if required, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

DML is committed to providing access to all of our events. Please contact the Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665 to request accommodations for sign language interpretation, audio amplification, and/ or language translation.

Additional accommodations may be available upon request. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

DELAWARE, Ohio – For the first time in its 43year history, Ohio Wesleyan University’s OWjL program is adding a summer day camp to serve talented and gifted pupils in grades four through six throughout the state.

The new day camp, to be held in July, joins OWjL’s popular residential camp, which annually invites talented and gifted sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-graders to spend a week in June living and learning on the Ohio Wesleyan campus.

“More than 85 percent of Ohio’s identified gifted students did not receive special services during the 2022-2023 school year,” said Josie Bair, director of the Ohio Wesleyan/Junior League of Columbus (OWjL) program. “For many campers, the OWjL experience is the first to confirm that being bright is rewarding, fun, and a gift worth developing.”

OWjL campers typically choose from up to 50 classes to expand their

Ohio Wesleyan is adding a new OWjL day camp this summer to complement its longstanding residential camp. Collectively, the camps serve talented and gifted pupils in grades four through eight throughout Ohio.

Here, 2023 campers use science to solve a ‘Murder in the Chem Lab’ whodunit. (Photo courtesy of OWjL)]

knowledge of science, mathematics, computing, creative development, humanities, and the arts. The classes are designed to be fun and engaging, with recent examples including “3D Printing: How to Engineer for the Future,” “A Taste of Hogwarts,” and “Hunger Games: Can You Survive?”

The campers are taught

by Ohio Wesleyan faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as national board-certified secondary school teachers, teachers of gifted and talented students, and other experts in their fields.

They also are mentored by camp counselors including students from Ohio Wesleyan and other colleges and universities.

OWjL camp also is expanding its service area and currently is accepting applications from qualified students throughout the state. To apply, students must meet Ohio’s definition of giftedness and use the online form at www. owu.edu/owjl to submit an essay, two teacher recommendations, and a copy of their academic record completed by a gifted coordinator, guidance counselor, or principal.

The 2024 OWjL schedule includes three, oneweek residential camp sessions that run from June 9-14, June 16-21, and June 23-28, and one weeklong day camp session that runs from July 22-26.

The Ohio Wesleyan/Junior League of Columbus camp was founded in 1981 after a two-year study that determined the region’s gifted and talented middle school students were

underserved during the school year and would benefit from programs to promote discovery and foster skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, research, leadership, and communication.

Financial support for the OWjL program includes a newly awarded $7,000 grant from the David and Catherine Erickson Fund, Amos Family Donor Advised Fund, and Robert Weiler Family Fund, administered by the Delaware County Foundation.

Learn more about OWjL and access the 2024 application form at www.owu.edu/owjl.

Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts universities. Located in Delaware, Ohio, the private university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and competes in 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Through its signature program, the OWU Connection, Ohio Wesleyan teaches students to integrate knowledge across disciplines, build a diverse and global perspective, and apply knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book “Colleges That Change Lives” and included on the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review “Best Colleges” lists. Connect with OWU expert interview sources at www. owu.edu/experts or learn more at www.owu.edu.

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Worship At The Church Of Your Choice

COLLEGE HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH

Worship At The Church Of Your Choice

Rev. Merritt Worthen, PhD, Senior Pastor (corner Philadelphia Dr. and Cornell Dr.) www.collegehillcommunitychurch.org 937-278-4203 We are a multicultural, multi-lingual congregation Morning Worship every Sunday at 10:30 am

Rev. Merritt Worthen, PhD

Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church (937) 222-0867 FAX: (937) 222-7336

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Care, We Pastor Cory J. Saturday Share” Pruitt Bible Study............................................11:00 a.m.

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4520 Salem Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45416 Tel. No.: 937-279-9343, Fax: 937-279-9342 Rev. Dr. Dr. William William E. Harris, Harris, Jr., Jr., Senior Senior Pastor Pastor Rev. E. Toll Free: 1-844-679-9343 Telephone Number: Number: 937 937 279-9343 279-9343 email:bcfchurch@swohio.twcbc.com Telephone

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WEDNESDAY Website: www.stmargaretsdayton.org Reverend Father AM Prayer Meeting................................9:30 a.m.

“Because We Bible Benjamin E. K. Speare-Hardy II, Rector Study....................11:00 a.m. and SCHEDULE 6:00 p.m.

SERVICE Care, We Episcopal Church Pastor Cory J. The mission of St. Margaret’s Saturday Adult Bible Study - Sunday 9 AM Share” Pruitt is to worship, to serve and to formBible the spiritual Study............................................11:00 Worship Service - Sunday a.m.

8 AM & 10:30 AM and moral growth of1501 individuals according to the Luther King Jr. Way, Dayton, OH, 45412 W. Dr. Martin Sunday School - Sunday 10:30AM teachings of Jesus Christ.

Rev. Elmer S. Martin, Pastor 1620 West Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402-2910

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Fax: 937 279-9342 Sunday Service..............................9:30 a.m.

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(937) 222-0867 FAX:5301 (937) Free222-7336 Pike, Trotwood, Ohio 45426

Greater Allen AME Church

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“Building a Healthy Church to Serve an Unhealthy Society”

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“Building a Healthy Church to Serve an Unhealthy Society”

Reverend Rockney Carter, Senior Pastor

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

401 S. Paul Laurence Dunbar St. - Dayton, Ohio 45407 Rev. Xavier L. Johnson, Senior Pastor 937-222-4373 - Office - Email: offices@bmbcdayton.org Church School Morning Worship

Sunday Church School.................................................9:30 a.m.

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COLLEGE HILL COMMUNITY 1691 CHURCH Infirmary Rd. – Dayton, OH 45417 Church Phone: (937) 835-3366 Email: Dixonumc1691@gmail.com Website: 1547 Philadelphia Drive Dixonumcdayton.org

(corner Philadelphia Dr. and Cornell Dr.) www.collegehillchurch1.com Rev. Dr. Marcettes Cunningham, D.Min., Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study, 12:00 & 7:00 p.m.

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SOUL II SOUL INFLUENCE: Shoes of Peace Pastor/Chaplain Pamelajune (Pj) Anderson, DMin. Lt. Commander (RET) USN Chaplain Corps TFAM National Veteran’s Support Chaplain Certified Peer Support Specialist BE STILL AND YOUR SOUL WILL SPEAK

“…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:14 My Savior and Lord, thank you for the blessing of seeing 2024. For the first time in years, I attended a Watch Night Service. The church had prepared a full breakfast on its lower level.

There, we continued the fellowship and conversations of gratitude to God for blessing us to be in the house of the Lord.

As you may know, the Watch Night service was called Freedoms Eve. Our ancestors would gather, eat, shout, sing, and praise God in anticipation of the New Year. I thought about that when we were in church and crossed over to 2024.

You have enough knowledge from Ephesians 6: 14-17 to fight and win your spiritual battles in 2024, especially with the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. LOVE YE ONE ANOTHER

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Sports

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Three Black Siblings, Elementary Women's Sports at Wilberforce School Basketball Stars Make History University With Their Own Brand Deal

John Hill

Henry, Ashton, and Hunter Jolly Nationwide -- Three element was missing. “I thing about these young African American sib- have been fighting for in- ballers is that they play up lings – Henry, Ash- clusion in the sports space 2 to 3 years and can still ton, and Hunter Jolly for over a decade while dominate,” he added.

– have made history as creating my product, and In the past, organizations the youngest athletes the most important piece such as the Golden State and basketball stars to I saw missing was the Warriors have featured launch their own brand equity piece,” Chad men- Black-owned brands like deal with a major com- tioned.

Ball By Yourself®, but pany. Together known There are currently no Chad feels that it would as The Jolly Boys, the NBA, WNBA, college, be even more impactful to brothers have partnered high school, or youth play- partner with them to sell with Chad Briscoe, er who owns or has equity his company’s products at founder of Ball By My- in a basketball training the Chase Center or with self, to launch their very product, and Chad Briscoe Jr. Warriors. own rebranded product wanted to change that. The Sam Moses, General called the Jolly Strap. basketball equipment mar- Manager of Open Gym Henry and Ashton, ket was valued at $875.22 Premier Oakland, comwho are twins, are cur- million in 2022 and is ex- ments, “This is a gamerently ranked #1 and pected to reach $1.29 bil- changer for kids to finally #2 in their class (2032), lion by 2031. “The basket- be included into this space and also currently have ball space has so much to and recognized on this their jerseys in the New offer, and since the intro- level is truly amazing, and Orleans Pelicans arena. duction of NIL, the young what Ball By Yourself is In addition, they were (youth) players who have doing is historic.” featured in an amazing a huge platform and folHe continues, “We are mini docu-series called lowing, need to be at the looking for amazing young “No Days Off” on You- forefront and the next gen- ballers to work with as we Tube. eration of ownership. look to expand into other The youngest brother, Chad comments, “We markets. With our patent, Hunter, is also ranked are super excited about we are currently exploring #1 in his class (2035) our brand partnership with new product development and is following closely the Jolly Boys, we have that will include us in the in the footsteps of his created The Jolly Strap for soccer and volleyball marolder brothers, but will players to be able to train kets. The soccer industry also be the youngest like and be inspired by is currently worth over player to have a brand the Jolly Boys. This prod- $50 billion annually, and product at the age of 7 uct allows players to train the volleyball market is years old. anytime and anywhere, valued at more than $400 Chad Briscoe, who building muscle memory million a year, we feel is a Former European through repetition, which we can strategically place Professional basketball is the key to training. We ourselves right into the player, CEO, and prod- also know that some play- mix by creating amazing, uct developer has been ers cannot afford personal innovative products.” working on creating trainers, have anyone to Both the Jolly Strap and something special in the train with, or have access the Ball By Yourself brand basketball space. With to a hoop court when they products are available on a lot of young players want to play or train, but Amazon and via BallByYsecuring NIL deals with with the Jolly Strap, there ourSelf.com major brands, he noticed are no more excuses.” that the most relevant “The most impressive

(Wilberforce, Ohio) After announcing its recent inclusion to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Wilberforce University continues to build on its bank of blueprint sports.

The university has recently included women’s volleyball and soccer to its athletics department lineup beginning in the 2024-2025 season.

"Adding women’s volleyball and soccer to our roster is another example of how sports initiatives increase enrollment and create excitement in the activities culture for our students," said Wilberforce athletics director John Hill. "Members of these new teams will also be included in the athletics department scholarship offerings."

Hill announces Jasmine Coleman and Meagan

Meagan Moran

Jasmine Coleman

Moran as the new women's volleyball and soccer coaches respectively.

Coleman, a native of Ganado, Arizona, comes to Wilberforce from her alma mater, Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi. In her senior year as a basketball player, Coleman was selected to the All GCAC 2nd Team and All GCAC Defensive Team as a guard. Her post graduate career includes serving as an assistant coach for the Rust College women's basketball and volleyball teams.

"I am excited to help enhance the skills of these young ladies," Coleman remarked. “I have already solidified some commitments of players who are transfers from Rust."

Moran is a D-1 soccer athlete from Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, Ohio) where she was a member of the Mid America Conference (MAC) All Fresh-

man Team. The Beavercreek (Ohio) High School graduate holds a National "D" license from the US Soccer Federation and is presently a coach for Club Ohio Dayton. She is also moving quickly to bring top level recruits to Wilberforce. She said, "We are preparing to bring great women's soccer to the Wilberforce community and the GCAC." WU Athletics Director Hill will make formal announcements about the addition of these women's sports to the university's program, and he will introduce both coaches at a news conference Tuesday, January 23rd at 10:30 am in the Wolfe Administration Building on the university's campus, 1055 N. Bickett Rd., 45384.

Get out & Skate AT THE

MetroParks Ice Rink Skate the region’s largest outdoor ice rink under the pavilion at RiverScape MetroPark.

ADMISSION • SKATE RENTAL Visit metroparks.org/icerink or follow RiverScape MetroPark on Facebook for more information skating lessons, special events,

season passes, private rink rentals and alcohol sales.

2024 NFL Playoff Bracket: Seeding and Schedules Ahead of Divisional Round Matchups

This week, the No. 1 seeds in both conferences join the fray. The San Francisco 49ers host the Packers in the NFC and the Baltimore Ravens take on the Texans at home in the AFC. Here's how the NFL playoffs bracket looks ahead of the divisional round: Elite eight: Ranking the defenses in the NFL playoffs heading into the divisional round 2023-24 NFL playoffs bracket Here's how the bracket looks in the AFC: Divisional round No. 4 Houston Texans at No. 1 Baltimore Ravens No. 3 Kansas City Chiefs at No. 2 Buffalo Bills Conference championship

Texans/Ravens vs.

Chiefs/Bills Here's how the bracket looks in the NFC: Divisional round No. 7 Green Bay Packers at No. 1 San Francisco 49ers No. 4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at No. 3 Detroit Lions Conference championship Packers/49ers vs. Buccaneers/Lions 2023-24 NFL playoffs start times, how to watch Divisional round - Saturday, Jan. 20 Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens, 4:30 p.m.

ET, ESPN/ABC, ESPN+, and NFL+ Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers, 8:15 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX Sports app, and NFL+ Divisional round - Sunday, Jan. 21

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions, 3:00 p.m.

ET, NBC, Peacock, and NFL+ Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills, 6:30 p.m.

ET, CBS, Paramount+, and NFL+ Conference championship round - Sunday, Jan. 28 AFC championship game, 3:00 p.m. ET, CBS, Paramount+, NFL+ NFC championship game, 6:30 p.m. ET, FOX, Fox Sports app, and NFL+ Super Bowl - Sunday, Feb. 11 This dynamic format continues until the Super Bowl, which is played at a pre-determined stadium.

This season, Super Bowl LVIII will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Qualifying Montgomery County residents save on skating at MetroParks Ice Rink thanks to the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation. Those who use EBT/SNAP benefits save 50% off admission and skate rentals, simply show your card upon purchasing admission.

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Health

Dayton Weekly News - January 19 - 26, 2024

J. Michael Smith, MD, to Provide Services on the Campus of Atrium Medical Center, a Premier Health Hospital

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio – As part of the heart and vascular partnership between The Christ Hospital Health Network and Premier Health, Dr. J. Michael Smith will begin providing cardiothoracic surgical services in the Middletown area on a part time basis. Smith joins Premier Health’s John Miller, MD, and four advanced practice providers at Greater Dayton Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, located at Atrium Medical Center, in offering this expanded service to residents of the greater Middletown area.

Dr. Smith holds the Castellini Family Endowed Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Christ Hospital Health Network. He is joining

the medical staff at Atrium Medical Center as part of a collaborative partnership between The Christ Hospital Health Network and Premier Health, which enables more patients in the region access to highly specialized cardiovascular care close to home through joint efforts of leading experts at both organizations.

Dr. Smith will have office hours at the office of Greater Dayton Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, 200 Medical Center Drive, Suite 490 on the campus of Atrium Medical Center. The practice is accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling (513) 424-6565.

About The Christ Hospital Health Network: The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located

J. Michael Smith

in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up of more than 1,300 physicians and more than 6,500 team members, our mission is to improve the

Hep C Cure Squad Scheduled

XENIA, OH – Greene County Public Health and SafeTrade syringe services program officials have partnered with Hep C Cure Squad powered by Central Outreach Wellness Center and Recovery Plus Community Resource Center in Fairborn, to provide a crucial health service in Fairborn. This event will take place at Recovery Plus Community Resource Center, located at 333 N. Broad Street in Fairborn on Monday, February 5, 2024, from 1:00 – 4:00pm.

What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C (hep C) is a liver infection caused by the hep C virus (HCV).

Hep C is spread through

contact with blood from an infected person. There are several different ways to contract Hep C and HIV including needle and work sharing (including inhalation), snorting, sharing personal hygiene products like toothbrushes and razors, sex, and tattoos.

Baby boomers (born 1946 – 1964) and Vietnam veterans are high risk, as well as anyone that received a blood transfusion or surgery before 1992.

Chronic hep C will result in death if left untreated and can cause health problems like cirrhosis and liver cancer.

People with chronic hep C can often have no symptoms and don’t feel sick. When symptoms ap-

pear, they often are a sign of advanced liver disease.

There is no vaccine for hep C. The best way to prevent hep C is by avoiding behaviors that can spread the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends everyone in the United States be tested at least once in their lifetime for hep C, more frequently for those in higher risk groups. The rapid testing for exposure is free and completed in ten minutes.

Treatment is completed in eight to twelve weeks.

Recovery Plus Community Resource Center For more information or questions, please call or text Colton at (937) 6078653.

The Miami Valley Ohio Chapter of the American Red Cross has received over $15,000 in 2023 from The Dayton Foundation through grants, including a Basic Human Needs grant. These grants are awarded to organizations in Greater Dayton that focus on basic human needs such as food, shelter, healthcare, and clothing.

"With the continued support of The Dayton Foundation, the community and our donors, we can respond to the emergency needs of the Miami Valley,” said Lynne Gump Executive Director of the Miami Valley Ohio chapter.

“Our volunteers and staff respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so that no family stands alone after a disaster.”

This funding will help ensure the Red Cross will continue to address the basic needs of people impacted by disaster here in our community. To date, in 2023, the Miami Valley Ohio Chapter of the American Red Cross

responded to over 260 single and multi-family fires assisting more than 380 local families by providing food; shelter; relief supplies; health and mental health assistance; emotional support; and recovery casework. In addition to Disaster Response the Miami Valley Ohio Chapter installed nearly 1,400 free smoke alarms in area homes as part of Home Fire Campaign.

The grants from The Dayton Foundation, and other donations from community partners, corporations, and individuals enable the Red Cross to make a difference in our community for those who rely on our services during disasters and other emergencies.

not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org/ dayon or join us on Facebook and “X” @ARCcsor, Instagram @Buckeyeredcross and LinkedIn ARC Central & Southern Ohio Region

Local American Red Cross Chapter receives funding from The Dayton Foundation

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a

About The Dayton Foundation: For over 100 years, The Dayton Foundation has been the trusted charitable giving resource for more than 4,000 individuals, families and organizations. As the largest grantmaker and community foundation in Greater Dayton, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.1 billion in grants since its founding in 1921, with nearly $68 million awarded last fiscal year. Assets from all funds exceed $1 billion. For more information about The Dayton Foundation,visit www. daytonfoundation.org or follow the Foundation on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region, named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2023. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience.

About Premier Health: Based in Dayton, Ohio, Premier Health (www. premierhealth.com) has

a mission to improve the health of the communities it serves. Home to one of the nation’s 15 largest hospitals, the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and the largest locallybased clinical laboratory, Premier Health continues to build upon a more than 130-year legacy of providing clinical excellence and compassionate care to friends and neighbors across Southwest Ohio.

The health system offers award-winning care at five hospital sites: Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with additional inpatient sites at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville

and Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood; Atrium Medical Center in Middletown; and Upper Valley Medical Center in Miami County. In addition, Premier Health provides a comprehensive range of care choices at its seven emergency departments, eight Urgent Care locations, and more than 130 outpatient locations and affiliated primary care and specialty physician offices, as well as home health, mental health, and substance abuse services.

Our Goal

Reduce the number of people dying from drug overdoses and drug misuse.

The Community Overdose Action Team is Montgomery County's collaborative initiative to combat drug overdoses and addiction.

With over 200 members representing diverse sectors such as government, healthcare, faith-based organizations, and law enforcement, the Community Overdose Action Team operates through seven branches addressing various aspects of overdoses and addiction, including drug supply control, harm reduction, response, education, prescriptions, treatment and recovery, and criminal justice.

The Community Overdose Action Team is committed to reducing stigma, providing comprehensive services, empowering and celebrating recovery, and preventing drug misuse.

Get Involved Host an educational meeting with your organization or group.

For details, call 937-225-6026 or email dschwartz@phdmc.org.

Get naloxone/Narcan training through Project DAWN, a community-based program.

Naloxone can reverse overdose effects. Classes are held virtually, and naloxone will be sent via mail. Call 937-941-9277.

Access the LocalHelpNow web app for free at localhelpnowmc.com to locate addiction, mental health services, and more.

For 24-hour crisis services and screenings, contact Crisis Call Center at 833-580-2255.

Join the Community Overdose Action Team!

937-225-6026

Dschwartz@phdmc.org www.mccoat.org

12-13-23

Samaritan Behavioral Health, Inc. Hosts “Welcome Back” Open House

Samaritan Behavioral Health, Inc. will host a community open house on Wednesday, January 31, to “welcome back” its outpatient substance services to Elizabeth Place, 601 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Building F, in Dayton.

The open house will run from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

SBHI’s outpatient substance services until recently were located at the OneFifteen campus nearby.

“While our location for substance use services is changing, our commitment to meeting the need for treatment is a constant,” said Beth Esposito, president of SBHI. “During our open house, we look forward to greeting and enjoying the company of clients and community members in a welcoming, familiar environment.”

SBHI provides substance treatment services such as individual and group therapy, peer support, care coordination, and medicated assisted treatment, including ambulatory detox services.

SBHI’s substance services are currently available specifically to adults.

SBHI has immediate openings for assessments. Medical services

are available Mondays through Thursdays from 7 am to 7 pm, while therapy and care coordination are available at the following times: Mondays – Thursdays: 8 am to 7 pm

Fridays: 8 am to 5 pm SBHI has served the community for more than 55 years – first as a hospital unit, and then as a stand-alone organization.

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